Reggae superstar Protoje and his band The Indiggnation have announced their much-anticipated return to the UK for ‘The Reggae Invasion’, a four-date tour of the UK this Spring.
The tour will kick off on 9th April at O2 Ritz, Manchester, followed by 10th April at O2 Academy, Bristol, 11th April at O2 Institute, Birmingham, before closing at 12th April at O2 Forum, Kentish Town in London, with tickets on sale now.
9th April – O2 Ritz, Manchester
10th April – O2 Academy, Bristol
11th April – O2 Institute, Birmingham
12th April – O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London
Tickets on sale now here
‘The Reggae Invasion’ tour sees Protoje’s return to the UK to follow up his hugely successful tour with The Indiggnation in March 2024, followed by a soundsystem tour of the UK ‘In Search Of Zion’ in the autumn of that year, plus a surprise Notting Hill Carnival appearance last summer. This year’s tour will coincide with the release of Protoje’s new album, ‘The Art of Acceptance’, which will arrive this spring via In.Digg.Nation Collective and Ineffable Records. He has just dropped ‘At We Feet’ featuring Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, which follows up ‘Feel It’ and reggae anthem ‘Big 45’, an infectious single dedicated to soundsystem culture, which dropped last year and gained much acclaim, support from Seani B, David Rodigan, DJ Target, Ras Kwame, a COLORS session and playlisting on BBC 1Xtra and Capital Xtra.
Protoje said “I’m excited to return to the UK and bring the first live experience of my new album. The music feels different when we run it in rehearsal - alive, freeing, ready for the stage. We’re preparing something truly special for you… guests, surprises, and moments you won’t forget."
Protoje is the visionary at the core of Jamaica’s musical renaissance, redefining what it means to be a modern artist, blending the rich heritage of reggae with the fresh influence of hip-hop, soul, and jazz. From his roots in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, Protoje saw huge success in 2014, with his iconic track ‘Who Knows’ ft. Chronixx, Protoje became a prominent figure of the ‘reggae revival’ movement, seeing him go on to collaborate with global superstars like Jorja Smith, Alicia Keys, Pa Salieu, Wiz Khalifa and many more. His track ‘Switch It Up’ ft. Koffee made its way into Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist, a testament to Protoje’s cross-generational appeal and cultural resonance. But Protoje’s influence extends beyond just his music. He is the founder of In.Digg.Nation Collective, a platform built to uplift the next wave of Jamaican talent, which nurtured artists like Sevana, Lila Iké, and Jaz Elise.
His catalogue of albums shows his ability to evolve and push the boundaries of what reggae can be. In November 2023, he reimagined his 2020 album ‘In Search of Lost Time’ with the audacious ‘In Search of Zion’, a deep dive into the experimental realms of dub. With two Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album, for ‘A Matter of Time’ (2018) and ‘Third Time’s The Charm’ (2022), with coverage from Rolling Stone to Vogue and performances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza have solidified his huge reach and artistry. Protoje is more than an artist; he is a cultural catalyst, redefining what it means to be a Jamaican musician in the 21st century. Uncompromising, boundary-pushing, and constantly evolving - Protoje is not just part of the conversation; he is creating it.